Sanford Surgical Associates
Experience. Innovation. Expertise. It’s what sets us apart.
At Sanford Surgical Associates, we are the premier team of surgeons in the region. Our surgical team of 11 board-certified surgeons and 13 physician assistants and nurse practitioners is the largest and most experienced in South Dakota.
Our team of experts offers the latest in minimally invasive procedures, which means less pain, fewer scars and a faster recovery for you.
We also provide specialized hospital care with surgical intensive care, trauma and emergent surgical services.
Sanford’s Surgical Associates Sioux Falls is a Blue Distinction site for weight loss surgery patients that are covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance.
Sanford Surgical Associates Doctors
Paul Bjordahl, MD
Critical Care
Cassandra Bondesen, CNP
General Surgery
Brooke Brusseau, CNP
General Surgery
Paula Denevan, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Donna Dickey, CNP
General Surgery
Jesse Dirksen, MD
Breast Cancer Surgery
Dennis Glatt, MD
General Surgery
Jenny Guido, MD
General Surgery
Jason Knudtson, MD
General Surgery
Brittany Mollet, PA-C
General Surgery
Curtis Peery, MD
General Surgery
Tracy Sorenson, CNP
Weight Loss Surgery
Matthew Sorrell, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Sarah Sorrell, ACNP
General Surgery
Karla Statema, PA-C
General Surgery
Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD
General Surgery
Gary Timmerman, MD
General Surgery
Matthew Tschetter, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Hassan Turaihi, MD
General Surgery
Kristin Turek, CNP
Weight Loss Surgery
Taylor Vaksdal, APRN, CNP
General Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery Overview
Why choose Sanford Health for weight loss surgery? We're dedicated to your success before, during and after surgery. In this video, you'll learn:
- How we diagnose obesity and related health problems
- What to expect from bariatric surgery
- Who is on your medical team
- What surgical options you have at Sanford Health